H 2091
An Act protecting Massachusetts workers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect Massachusetts workers by requiring employers to utilize the federal E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of their employees. It seeks to ensure that all workers employed in the state have the legal right to work in the United States. The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is currently undergoing a hearing process.
Key provisions
- Requires employers in Massachusetts to use E-Verify.
- Focuses on verifying the employment eligibility of employees.
- Relates to labor and workforce development.
- The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 8, 2025.
Who is affected
- Employers in Massachusetts
- Employees in Massachusetts
- Labor and Workforce Development agencies
Notable changes
- Utilizes the existing E-Verify program.
- Mandates employer participation in verifying employment eligibility.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Marc T. Lombardo
Marcus S. Vaughn
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.2091 194th (Current)
An Act protecting Massachusetts workers
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of David F. DeCoste, Marcus S. Vaughn and Marc T. Lombardo relative to the verification of employment eligibility of employees through the federal employment authorization e-verify program. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenter: David F. DeCoste
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2091
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5208 |
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